Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Sports Authority - Programmer Analysts

Sports Authority searching for (4) Programmer Analysts - Denver, CO!
Posted by: "Natalie Berman" nberman@thesportsauthority.com

APPLY ONLINE at www.sportsauthority.com/corp

*PRINCIPALS ONLY*



POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Create, implement and maintain software applications. Document processes
and procedures for new and existing systems. Train users in the use of
new or existing systems. Troubleshoot problems and resolve them to the
satisfaction of users.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Design, develop, implement and maintain software applications.

- Document processes and procedures for new and existing systems.

- Develop code in RPG, SQL, CL and other language based on the technical
specifications in alignment with IS standards.

- Assists in the design and development of the system architecture in
alignment with the overall IS systems plan.

- Develop functional and technical specifications based on defined
customer business requirements.

- Participate on assigned projects and ensure compliance with Project
Management methodologies.

- Participate in the development of training materials to support IS
team members and customers.

- Conduct on-going system performance analysis and identify
opportunities for improvement.

- Prepare plans and estimates for tasks assigned.

- Prepare and executes test plans for all levels of testing.

- Train customers in the use of new or existing systems.

- Troubleshoot problems and resolve them to the satisfaction of
customers.

- Follow existing change management process.

- Responds to outages and queues and resolves any system issues.

- Responsible for other task as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Associate's degree in technical discipline or equivalent relevant
experience.

- 5-7 years experience in programming on AS/400 using RPG, CL, ILE and
SQL. OR 5 -7 years of experience programming on open systems (.NET,
Java, C#).

- Knowledge of JDA with a strong retail background.

- Knowledge of ETL.

- Knowledge of Accounts Payable and EDI a plus.

- Working knowledge of MS Office, Visio, Outlook etc.

- Complete understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

- Ability to solve problems in situations where only limited
documentation exists. - Ability to compose moderately complex
documentation.

- Ability to discuss detailed information with both internal and
external customers.

- Ability to improve existing systems or procedures which periodically
result in new ideas or approaches of considerable significance.

- SCPO experience is strongly preferred.



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